Overview
An introduction to botany, how the study of plants aids our understanding of Earth’s history and human society, and how plants will respond to future environmental change.
About this paper
| Paper title | Introduction to Plant Life |
|---|---|
| Subject | Pathway |
| EFTS | 0.1500 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $961.20 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- BIOL 123
- Limited to
- DipSc
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Stella Cameron
- Textbooks
Texts supplied.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Understand the past, present, and future role of plants for planet Earth and human welfare
- Be familiar with major plant groups
- Gain an overview of plant form and function
- Apply skills in observation, interpretation, and communication
- Appreciate the excitement and potential for cutting-edge research in Plant Sciences
Overview
An introduction to botany, how the study of plants aids our understanding of Earth’s history and human society, and how plants will respond to future environmental change.
About this paper
| Paper title | Introduction to Plant Life |
|---|---|
| Subject | Pathway |
| EFTS | 0.1500 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Restriction
- BIOL 123
- Limited to
- DipSc
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Dr Stella Cameron
- Textbooks
Textbooks to be supplied.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will be able to:
- Understand the past, present and future role of plants for planet Earth and human welfare.
- Be familiar with major plant groups.
- Gain an overview of plant form and function.
- Apply skills in observation, interpretation and communication.
- Appreciate the excitement and potential for cutting-edge research in Plant Sciences.